The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 9, aims to amend the general statutes to grant municipalities the authority to engage in specific climate resiliency efforts, projects, and infrastructure. This legislative initiative is designed to empower local governments to take proactive measures in addressing climate change and its impacts on their communities.

The bill introduces new legal language that provides municipalities with the necessary authority to implement these climate resiliency initiatives, while no existing legal language is deleted from current law. The overarching goal of the bill is to enhance local capabilities in sustainable planning and environmental management, thereby fostering a more resilient response to climate-related challenges.